Obituary of James Albert Ozzello

James A. “Jim” Ozzello, 68, of Iowa City, died Monday, October 14, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City surrounded by his wife and all his children.

Funeral services will be held at 9am Saturday, October 19, 2019, at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Iowa City with burial to follow at St. Joseph Cemetery.  (Sunday parking ordinance will be in effect for the streets near the church). Visitation will be on Friday from 4 to 7 pm at Gay & Ciha Funeral and Cremation Service. In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund has been established in his memory. To share a thought, memory or condolence with his family, please visit the funeral home website @ www.gayandciha.com.

James Albert Ozzello was born June 3, 1951, in Wakefield, Michigan, the son of John and Iris (Linder) Ozzello.  Jim married Teresa A. Enderle on  October 6, 1979, in Iowa City. For 36 years, Jim worked for L.L. Pelling.  Jim was a nomad who enjoyed traveling, camping, the outdoors, wildlife and gardening. He was able to fix most anything he put his mind to. In retirement, he became a bit of a “wine connoisseur”. Often you could find he and Terry at Rochester HyVee on Wine Tasting days! Nearest and dearest to Jim’s heart was his family and friends. Jim had a heart of gold and will be missed by all.

His family includes his wife, Terry; their 4 children, Jaime (Austin) Hanesford, Gilbertville, IA,  Robbie (Amber) Ozzello, Tiffin, IA, Jessie (Peter) Tigges, Colorado and Janna Ozzello, Honduras; 7 grandchildren, Lydia, Taylor, Dane, Taytum, Karma, Corrina and Delia; Jim’s 2 brothers, Tom (Janet) Ozzello and Jon (Lori) Ozzello, Minnesota.  He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother, Micky Ozzello.